Afghanistan Will Defeat India! Hashmatullah Shahidi’s Bold Champions Trophy Prediction
Afghanistan’s Hashmatullah Shahidi Confident of Beating India in Champions Trophy Semi-Final
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi believes his team can do well in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He believes they can beat India if they face them in the semi-finals.
Afghanistan, making their Champions Trophy debut, has shown remarkable progress in recent years. They won against Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup. They also reached the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan’s Path to the Semi-Finals
Afghanistan is in Group B with South Africa, England, and Australia. They need to beat these strong teams to qualify for the knockout stage. If they succeed, they could face India, a team they are eager to challenge.
“We will have to take care of the group stage matches and if we are able to make it to the semi-final, we look to defeat India,” Shahidi said.
India’s Strong Start to Champions Trophy 2025
India, under Rohit Sharma, started their campaign with a win over Bangladesh. They won by six wickets in Dubai. Key performances included:
- Mohammed Shami: 5 wickets
- Shubman Gill: 100 runs
- Bangladesh total: 228 all out
- India chase completed in: 47 overs
India’s next match is set for February 23. They will face Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
